Body - Stainless Bumper Protector Separating From Bumper

GROUP
Accessories

NUMBER
007

MODEL
2014MY
Sorento (XM)

DATE
March 2013

SUBJECT:
SORENTO STAINLESS BUMPER PROTECTOR SEPARATING





Some 2014MY Sorento vehicles, equipped with a Kia accessory Stainless Rear Bumper Protector, may exhibit a condition where the stainless insert is separating from the protector base, as shown. To resolve this condition, a revised bumper protector should be installed. Follow the procedure outlined in this TSB to remove the original bumper protector and then follow the instruction sheet with the revised part to install the new bumper protector.

Service Procedure:





1. Remove stainless insert and carefully drill out 9 rivets on bumper protector base.





2. Use a plastic removal tool to carefully lift the corner of the bumper protector base.





3. Remove bumper protector base by pulling upwards.





4. Remove all double sided tape from the bumper cover using an appropriate adhesive removal tool and clean the bumper cover prior to installing the revised bumper protector.

5. Follow the instructions included with the revised part to perform the installation.

TIP
^ When applying promoter (step 14 in installation instructions), ensure complete coverage on the raised portions of the base, especially at the ends. Also, allow the promoter to dry for 60 seconds before installing the insert.

^ Once the stainless insert is installed (step 17 in installation instructions), ensure the insert is FIRMLY pressed down along the entire surface of the bumper protector.





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